Dear Friends,
This is one of the final posts on Swissterical, at least in its current form. You see, this morning we're repatriating to the US. Our company is moving some people around and we are returning to Houston. The last few months have been hectic--a home visit to Houston, figuring out everything we need to do to exit Switzerland, etc. and CW will write more later, but the day of leaving is upon us.
It's bittersweet. We're happy to return home, but it's been a surprise not being here longer. There are so many things we didn't get to do. And so many friends we leave behind. Yet we look forward to a new chapter back in Houston and reconnecting with our friends there.
Our schedule today is as follows:
0600: Wake up
0650: Hand Radar over to the transport people--he's already gone and will actually be on a different flight from us
0900: Pick up at hotel. We have 15 bags to check plus carry-ons. It will be exciting.
1200: BA flight to London
1420 (LN time=-1 from GVA): BA flight to Houston
1830 (Houston time = 0130 GVA): Land Houston
Then we get a rental car and probably a taxi (because all of the bags will never fit in one car) and head to a hotel. Radar should arrive sometime around 2000, hopefully none the worse for the wear.
Tuesday, we do a home inspection and then go to closing. We'll have cleaners come in the afternoon.
Wednesday, we should be having rental furniture delivered as well as a washer and dryer. Should be our first night in the new maison.
Thursday, our stuff from long-term storage should arrive and we'll get internet installed.
Friday, more stuff installed and then we have to buy a car--probably a Honda Odyssey.
It's been busy and stressful for us. Please pray today goes smoothly, as does tomorrow.
And wish us "Bon Voyage."
CW
